Using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and RU58841 to treat hair loss. Participants discussed the time commitment required for treatment and the effectiveness of different dosages.
Cutting a 5 mg finasteride tablet into five equal parts and taking one piece daily is recommended for consistent dosing. This approach provides more stable DHT suppression than taking a full 5 mg tablet every five days.
A 35-year-old man shared his progress using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year, reporting no significant side effects and improved hair growth. He emphasized the importance of nutrition and plans to continue the treatment indefinitely.
The user has been using finasteride for 30 years and recently added colostrum to their routine, noticing darker hair regrowth. They experienced shedding with minoxidil and advise against its use, while highlighting the benefits and side effects of long-term finasteride use.
Visible hair improvement after 10 weeks using minoxidil, estradiol enanthate, acetophenide algestone, and bicalutamide. The user is a 25-year-old male with reduced testosterone levels, expressing a preference for less masculinity.
A user shared their 3.5-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride and minoxidil, showing significant hair density improvement and no noticeable side effects. The user also mentioned the confidence boost from shaving their head and the positive impact of the treatments.
A new hair loss treatment claims a 539% improvement over placebo, but skepticism remains due to lack of substantial evidence and reliance on percentage figures. Users discuss the effectiveness of existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing doubt about the new solution's impact.
A 24-year-old male doctor shares his 3-month progress using 0.5 mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily, noting some hair regrowth and incorporating microneedling. He prefers a "less is more" approach initially and discusses the potential benefits of oral minoxidil.
A user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss and shares their hormone levels, with others suggesting checking SHBG and discussing potential side effects. Some recommend starting with 0.5 mg finasteride, while others suggest considering dutasteride.
The user "Bardo95" shared their one-year progress using finasteride (FIN) for hair loss. They experienced thickening of their general thinning and received compliments on their progress. Other users discussed their own experiences with finasteride and expressed hope for similar results.
The user used topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% nightly for 6 months, then added oral finasteride 1mg daily a month ago, which improved hair density. They also started using Flakes shampoo for scalp irritation, finding it more effective than keto shampoo.
The conversation discusses using a 0.1% topical finasteride solution twice daily after experiencing brain fog from oral finasteride. A user suggests trying the solution once daily for a few months if concerned.
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.
The user shared progress pictures after 2.5 years of using oral minoxidil (5mg daily) and finasteride (1mg daily) for hair loss, noting significant improvements over time. They experienced normal shedding and some beard growth, with no negative side effects reported.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and reduced hair loss using finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil 5% twice a day. Finasteride stopped 90% of hair loss and thickened hair, while minoxidil regrew hair, with minimal side effects reported.
A 26-year-old has seen hair regrowth in 4.5 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and recently RU58841 on the temples. Suggestions include adding weekly microneedling to improve results.
A user took 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily for three years, which significantly improved their hair loss and mental health. They recommend starting treatment early and shared progress pictures showing noticeable improvement, especially in the last year.
A 25-year-old is using a nightly routine of topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6%, along with a derma roller and Nizoral shampoo, to address crown hair loss. The user reports no side effects and noticeable improvement over 2.5 months.
A 48-year-old man shared his 16-month hair regrowth journey using finasteride 1mg three times a week, noting some regrowth and emphasizing patience. He chose not to use it daily to minimize side effects, and while some users debate the effectiveness, he confirms maintenance and possibly some regrowth.
Norwood 7 hair loss is often excluded from trials to ensure treatments appear more effective and to reduce costs. Some believe treatments effective for Norwood 5 could work on Norwood 7, but companies prioritize market readiness.
OP is seeking advice on which percentage of tretinoin to use to enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss. They are unsure about choosing between 0.1%, 0.025%, or 0.05% tretinoin.
The user has been using 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil and finasteride since September 2025 to address diffuse hair thinning, and is considering trying a new shampoo. Other users suggest increasing the minoxidil dose and trying dutasteride.
A 27-year-old male physician improved hair density using minoxidil 5% foam and finasteride 1mg every other day, with initial sexual side effects that subsided. He recommends trying finasteride for a year but warns against dutasteride due to potential liver effects.
Results for PP405 are expected next year, with concerns about its pricing and potential black market availability. Some users believe it may be slightly more effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and combining it with treatments like minoxidil and microneedling could be beneficial.
A user shared progress pictures after 2 years on 0.5mg finasteride daily, also using minoxidil, showing significant hair improvement. The user noted their hairline is almost fully recovered.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for two and a half months. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to wait for full results from the treatments.
The user experienced significant hair improvement using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with most gains attributed to finasteride. They also stopped using topical treatments due to scalp psoriasis and reported no major side effects.
The conversation is about a 25-year-old male's one-year hair loss treatment progress using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. The user shared progress pictures trying to maintain consistent lighting for comparison.